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Fendi Vintage Clutch

Clutch Fendi Monster Grigia
Clutch Fendi Monster Grigia

Clutch Fendi Monster Grigia

$1,046

H 8.08 in D 1.78 in L 10.63 in

Clutch Fendi Monster Grigia

By Fendi

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Clutch firmata Fendi, parte della rinomata linea Monster in Edizione Limitata.

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

1980s Vintage Black on Black Monogram Clutch Bag by Fendi
1980s Vintage Black on Black Monogram Clutch Bag by Fendi

1980s Vintage Black on Black Monogram Clutch Bag by Fendi

By Fendi

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This vintage Fendi clutch bag features the iconic "FF" monogram, showcasing the luxury brand’s unmistakable logo pattern in a sophisticated tone-on-tone black design.

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1980s Italian Clutches

1990s Iconic Pequin Striped Canvas Clutch by Karl Lagerfeld for Sorelle Fendi
1990s Iconic Pequin Striped Canvas Clutch by Karl Lagerfeld for Sorelle Fendi

1990s Iconic Pequin Striped Canvas Clutch by Karl Lagerfeld for Sorelle Fendi

By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a truly iconic piece of vintage luxury: an authentic Fendi clutch from the 1990s.

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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches

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Vintage Fendi Two Tone Brown Woven Leather Ring Lock Frame Clutch Bag
Vintage Fendi Two Tone Brown Woven Leather Ring Lock Frame Clutch Bag

Vintage Fendi Two Tone Brown Woven Leather Ring Lock Frame Clutch Bag

By Fendi

Located in Chicago, IL

Color: Brown Made In: Italy Fabric Content: Exterior: Leather; Interior: Textile Item Specifics & Details: Frame silhouette. Gold-tone hardware. Woven walnut and chocolate brown lea...

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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches

Fendi Vintage Leather Stitch Detail Crossbody/Clutch Bag
Fendi Vintage Leather Stitch Detail Crossbody/Clutch Bag

Fendi Vintage Leather Stitch Detail Crossbody/Clutch Bag

By Fendi

Located in London, GB

Fendi Vintage Leather Stitch Detail Crossbody/Clutch Bag Navy bag crafted from leather with stitching design to the front flap.

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Fendi Vintage Blue Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag
Fendi Vintage Blue Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag

Fendi Vintage Blue Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage FENDI Porfolio/clutch bag from the 80s. Crafted in blue leather with embossed crocodile look.

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1980s Italian Clutches

Fendi Vintage Brown Monogram Vinyl Canvas Portfolio Clutch Bag
Fendi Vintage Brown Monogram Vinyl Canvas Portfolio Clutch Bag

Fendi Vintage Brown Monogram Vinyl Canvas Portfolio Clutch Bag

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Vintage FENDI Porfolio/clutch bag from the 80s. Crafted in beige and brown vinyl canvas with brown leather trim.

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1980s Italian Clutches

Fendi Vintage Black Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag with Strap
Fendi Vintage Black Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag with Strap

Fendi Vintage Black Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag with Strap

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage FENDI Porfolio/clutch bag from the 80s. Crafted in black leather with embossd crocodile look.

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1980s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Fendi Vintage Blue Satin Crossbody Bag or Clutch with Stitchings
Fendi Vintage Blue Satin Crossbody Bag or Clutch with Stitchings

Fendi Vintage Blue Satin Crossbody Bag or Clutch with Stitchings

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Fendi evening bag bag crafted in blue satin with stitching detailing on the flap.

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1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Fendi Vintage Blue Satin Crossbody Bag or Clutch with Stitchings
Fendi Vintage Blue Satin Crossbody Bag or Clutch with Stitchings

Fendi Vintage Blue Satin Crossbody Bag or Clutch with Stitchings

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Fendi evening bag bag crafted in blue satin with stitching detailing on the flap.

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1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

FENDI Vintage Zucca Clutch Handbag Detachable Pochette Pouch Bags Jewelry Roll
FENDI Vintage Zucca Clutch Handbag Detachable Pochette Pouch Bags Jewelry Roll

FENDI Vintage Zucca Clutch Handbag Detachable Pochette Pouch Bags Jewelry Roll

By Fendi

Located in Thiensville, WI

FENDI Vintage Zucca Buckle Strap Clutch Handbag Detachable Pochette Pouch Bag Jewelry Travel Roll Brand/Manufacturer: Fendi Style: Clutch/Jewelry roll Color(s): Shades of taupe, br...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

1990s FENDI Brown Zucca Jacquard Clutch Bag
1990s FENDI Brown Zucca Jacquard Clutch Bag

1990s FENDI Brown Zucca Jacquard Clutch Bag

By Fendi

Located in Bangkok, TH

Vintage Fendi clutch bag in Fendi's iconic brown Zucca jacquard.

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1990s Clutches

Fendi Vintage Leather Handbag in Black
Fendi Vintage Leather Handbag in Black

Fendi Vintage Leather Handbag in Black

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H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in

Fendi Vintage Leather Handbag in Black

By Fendi

Located in Carnate, IT

Fendi Vintage Leather Handbag in Black Fendi clutch bag.

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Late 20th Century Clutches

FENDI VINTAGE Black OSTRICH Leather CLUTCH Purse HANDBAG
FENDI VINTAGE Black OSTRICH Leather CLUTCH Purse HANDBAG

FENDI VINTAGE Black OSTRICH Leather CLUTCH Purse HANDBAG

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

Brand: FENDI - Made in Italy Logos / Tags:'FENDI Roma - Made in italy' tag inside, signed hardware Condition (please read our condition chart below): A :EXCELLENT CONDITION - U...

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20th Century Italian Clutches

Fendi Vintage Embossed Ribbed Brown Leather Clutch Shoulder Bag
Fendi Vintage Embossed Ribbed Brown Leather Clutch Shoulder Bag

Fendi Vintage Embossed Ribbed Brown Leather Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage FENDI brown leather convertible bag. Can be used as a clutch or as a shoulder bag if you remove its strap.

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20th Century Italian Clutches

Vintage Fendi Greca Mini Half Moon Baguette Clutch Shoulder Bag
Vintage Fendi Greca Mini Half Moon Baguette Clutch Shoulder Bag

Vintage Fendi Greca Mini Half Moon Baguette Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Fendi

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

A rare and timeless piece, the Vintage Fendi Greca Mini Half Moon Baguette Clutch Shoulder Bag embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of classic Fendi design.

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Fendi Vintage Brown Pequin Striped XL Zip Top Pouch Clutch Bag
Fendi Vintage Brown Pequin Striped XL Zip Top Pouch Clutch Bag

Fendi Vintage Brown Pequin Striped XL Zip Top Pouch Clutch Bag

By Fendi

Located in New York, NY

Fendi Vintage Brown Pequin Striped XL Zip Top Pouch Clutch Made In: Italy Color: Brown Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Coated Nylon/Leather Lining: Nylon Closure/Opening: Zip top Exte...

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1990s Clutches

FENDI VINTAGE Ivory Fabric EVENING BAG Clutch HANDBAG Purse w/ CHAIN Rare
FENDI VINTAGE Ivory Fabric EVENING BAG Clutch HANDBAG Purse w/ CHAIN Rare

FENDI VINTAGE Ivory Fabric EVENING BAG Clutch HANDBAG Purse w/ CHAIN Rare

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

Imperceptible signs of wear Further Comments: Vintage evening shoulder bag handbag or clutch from the late 50s by FENDI.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Unusual  Vintage Fendi Clutch
Unusual  Vintage Fendi Clutch

Unusual Vintage Fendi Clutch

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H 5 in W 13 in D 3 in

Unusual Vintage Fendi Clutch

By Fendi

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fabulous never used vintage Fendi bag of leather, patent leather and unusual beaded elements. The chromed Fendi handle is quite substantial. It is secured with a large zipp...

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1980s Italian Clutches

Vintage Fendi Tortise Resin Clutch
Vintage Fendi Tortise Resin Clutch

Vintage Fendi Tortise Resin Clutch

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H 6 in D 1.13 in L 8.5 in

Vintage Fendi Tortise Resin Clutch

By Fendi

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a chic vintage Fendi clutch that works well with both brown and black.

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20th Century Italian Clutches

Fendi Vintage Large Logo Clutch
Fendi Vintage Large Logo Clutch

Fendi Vintage Large Logo Clutch

By Fendi

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage circa 1980's large Fendi FF logo clutch. Excellent vintage condition with no problems.

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1980s Italian Handbags and Purses

Vintage Fendi Zucca and Leather Clutch
Vintage Fendi Zucca and Leather Clutch

Vintage Fendi Zucca and Leather Clutch

By Fendi

Located in New York, NY

Classic Fendi leather and coated canvas Zucca clutch/tote. This bag can be used either way. Bag is in pristine condition and looks as if never used. Open as a tote it is 16" tall.

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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches

Fendi Vintage Genuine Ostrich Large spactacular clutch bag purse
Fendi Vintage Genuine Ostrich Large spactacular clutch bag purse

Fendi Vintage Genuine Ostrich Large spactacular clutch bag purse

By Fendi

Located in New York, NY

Rich cognac color genuine ostrich Fendi Clutch bag. Pristine condition. Like new! Hard round top frame with Fendi engraved logo on the side, Flip top snap closure. Ivory leather ...

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1990s Italian Clutches

Vintage Authentic Fendi Brown Zucchino Clutch Bag Italy SMALL
Vintage Authentic Fendi Brown Zucchino Clutch Bag Italy SMALL

Vintage Authentic Fendi Brown Zucchino Clutch Bag Italy SMALL

By Fendi

Located in Orlando, FL

This clutch bag features a coated canvas body with leather trim and a top zip closure. It carries as B condition rating. Inclusions: This item does not come with inclusions. Dimen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Fendi Vintage Logo Clutch Check Print Embroidered Coated Canvas Medium
Fendi Vintage Logo Clutch Check Print Embroidered Coated Canvas Medium

Fendi Vintage Logo Clutch Check Print Embroidered Coated Canvas Medium

By Fendi

Located in NY, NY

This Fendi Vintage Logo Clutch Check Print Embroidered Coated Canvas Medium, crafted in brown check print coated canvas, features FENDI embroidered lettering at front and gold-tone h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Vintage Authentic Fendi Brown Canvas Fabric Zucca Clutch Bag Italy SMALL
Vintage Authentic Fendi Brown Canvas Fabric Zucca Clutch Bag Italy SMALL

Vintage Authentic Fendi Brown Canvas Fabric Zucca Clutch Bag Italy SMALL

By Fendi

Located in Orlando, FL

This clutch bag features a canvas body with leather trim and zip top closure. It carries as B condition rating. Inclusions: This item does not come with inclusions. Dimensions: Le...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Vintage Authentic Fendi Brown PVC Plastic Pequin Clutch Bag Italy SMALL
Vintage Authentic Fendi Brown PVC Plastic Pequin Clutch Bag Italy SMALL

Vintage Authentic Fendi Brown PVC Plastic Pequin Clutch Bag Italy SMALL

By Fendi

Located in Orlando, FL

This clutch bag features a PVC body with leather trim, and a top zip closure. It carries as B+ condition rating. Inclusions: This item does not come with inclusions. Dimensions: L...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Fendi Dark Blue Patent Leather Clutch Bag 1970s
Fendi Dark Blue Patent Leather Clutch Bag 1970s

Fendi Dark Blue Patent Leather Clutch Bag 1970s

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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in

Fendi Dark Blue Patent Leather Clutch Bag 1970s

By Fendi

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Fendi Roma 70s vintage bag, clutch model with adjustable bag, 100% leather with patent leather details, dark blue color.

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Fendi logo clutch purse by funky finders
Vintage Fendi logo clutch purse by funky finders

Vintage Fendi logo clutch purse by funky finders

By Fendi

Located in Stamford, CT

One owner clutch, purchased at Fendi boutique in Capri while on holiday. This piece features signature logo surround with leather trim, statement zipper pulls.Chic, versatile, ready...

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1980s Italian Clutches

Fendi vintage Bag/ clutch  with beaded strap that converts to necklace
Fendi vintage Bag/ clutch  with beaded strap that converts to necklace

Fendi vintage Bag/ clutch with beaded strap that converts to necklace

By Fendi

Located in New York, NY

So fabulous and creative!!. Fendissime by Fendi vintage bag with beade shoulder strap that converts to a necklace and bracelet. . Consists of several different pieces that are all ...

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1970s Italian Handbags and Purses

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Christian Dior Vintage Trotter Diorissimo Shopper Bag Blue Beige

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By Christian Dior

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Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch

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$4,090

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By Chanel

Located in London, GB

- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock  - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...

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By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI 2-way document bag is crafted of GG monogram coated canvas and pigskin leather in brown featuring gold brass hardware and a detachable shoulder strap of the same l...

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An Iconic 1980s Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Travel Bag

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By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

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1980s Italian Garment Bags

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By Christian Dior

Located in Bangkok, TH

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By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

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By Fendi

Located in Melbourne, VIC

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Vintage FENDI Brown Zucca Jacquard Foldable Tote Bag

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By Fendi

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Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Coated Trotter Canvas Camera Bag Grey Khaki Small

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By Fendi

Located in Milano, IT

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By Fendi

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By Christian Dior

Located in Bangkok, TH

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Fendi Vintage Clutch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary fendi vintage clutch for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Orange and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a fendi vintage clutch may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Fendi Vintage Clutch?

On average, a fendi vintage clutch on 1stDibs sells for $351, while they’re typically $138 on the low end and $1,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Fendi for sale on 1stDibs

Like other major European luxury fashion houses, Fendi started small. Adele Casagrande was an Italian creative who loved fashion and sold leather and fur accessories from a tiny workshop she opened in Rome in 1918. However, after marrying Edoardo Fendi in 1925, her business model was altered dramatically. Together, the couple changed the boutique’s name to Fendi and moved into a bigger storefront, which quickly became the favorite shop of women all over Italy’s capital city for furs and leathers, such as handbags, coats and accessories.

As time moved on for Adele and Edoardo, the couple began to distribute more responsibility to their five daughters, who assumed management of the company during the 1950s. Fendi’s audience broadened and its profitability has soared over the years, owing to the brand’s fresh perspective on fashion world happenings and innovative sensibility.

The maison also has a distinctive relationship with old-world Italian craftsmanship. The Selleria bags were the work of master saddlers in Rome, and Fendi partnered with lace artisans in southern Italy as well as craftsmen in the east trained in the intrecciato (intertwined) technique (an idea that Adele introduced during the 1940s), which, in Fendi’s case, sees an interwoven leather fabric integrated in the creation of its handbags, countering leather’s traditional rigidity with a bag that is soft, versatile and fitted with an alluring slouchy curve.

It wasn’t until 1965, however, when a young German designer named Karl Lagerfeld took the creative helm that Fendi became a world-renowned fashion house. In fact, Lagerfeld, who produced four to five collections yearly for the brand, is credited with creating Fendi’s instantly recognizable double-F logo (which stands for “Fun Furs”) in “less than five seconds.” Until Lagerfeld started designing for the brand, fur was a material mostly associated with heavy coats that few people actually wore. Lagerfeld reimagined fur in creative ways, using it as an accent on purses, cuffs on dress sleeves and collars on wool coats.

Over the ensuing years, Fendi has broken into the home-goods market with Fendi Casa and has become synonymous with luxury fashion, producing such pieces as the iconic Baguette, which was rendered ever popular on the television series Sex and the City. In fact, an entire episode during the third season was dedicated to the “original It bag,” a slim accessory tapered in a manner that recalls its namesake, designed in 1997 by Adele and Edoardo’s granddaughter Silvia Venturini Fendi, who was named creative director of accessories three years earlier.

Perhaps just as well known as its vintage Baguette handbags and creative use of fur is the brand’s devotion to its Italian roots. In 2013, Fendi donated more than 2 million euros to restore Rome’s Trevi Fountain, and when it was reopened to visitors, Fendi hosted its Autumn/Winter 2017 show on top of the landmark.

Fendi was a family-controlled brand until 1999 and is now owned by LVMH. In late 2020, British fashion designer Kim Jones was named the house’s artistic director for womens wear.

Find a wide variety of vintage Fendi handbags and purses, clothing and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.